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These four recordings of twentieth-century American authors interpreting their own works were highly praised when first released in the 1960s. Today the cultural and historical value of these recordings makes them an essential part of our literary heritage.In this collection, James Baldwin reads from "Giovanni s Room" and "Another Country," exploring the challenges of being black and gay in mid-twentieth century America. William Styron reads about a disabled child finding brief moments of joy in "Lie Down in Darkness," his novel about a troubled Southern family. James Jones reads the most famous passage from his celebrated World War II novel, "From Here to Eternity." And Philip Roth does a hilarious comic turn in a bizarre scene from his early novel, "Letting Go."Additionally, Nelson Algren reads from his most famous novel, "The Man with the Golden Arm," about the decline and fall of a drug dealer and card sharp. Bernard Malamud s devastating selection from "The Magic Barrel "portrays poor, embittered old Jews who achieve a moment of grace after fierce antagonism. In John Updike s story from "Pigeon Feathers and Other Stories," a seminary student working as a lifeguard draws a witty and lyrical contrast between saving souls and bodies. And James Jones account of a World War II battle in Japan in "The Thin Red Line" shows young soldiers at their most heroic and perilous moments."
Series: Great American Authors Read from Their Works
Audio CD
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks; Unabridged edition (May 1, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1483019330
ISBN-13: 978-1483019338
Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 1.2 x 6.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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